Criminology

Crime is a feature of social life in every community and society globally, with behaviours regarded as crime constantly changing. As such, there is a rising demand for criminal justice agencies and governments to understand crime.

Our Criminology BSc(Hons) degree allows you to explore the fascinating yet complex world of crime. On the course, you’ll acquire the skills and knowledge needed for a prospective future career working with offenders, victims, criminal justice organisations, and more. You’ll investigate such topics as sexual offending, cybercrime, mental health and crime, and violent crime.

You’ll be encouraged to explore ways to explain crime, investigate crime, reduce crime, and respond to crime. This allows you to gain a thorough understanding of the criminal justice system, including the Police, the Crown Prosecution Service and His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.

Why study Criminology BSc(Hons) at Huddersfield?
Off campus, you’ll gain real-world experience via a work placement in your second year), putting your skills and knowledge to the test by undertaking at least 30 hours in a relevant setting.

Past students’ placements include working with youth offending teams, in prisons, police stations, courts, as well as in voluntary agencies supporting offenders and victims in the community. You may also have the opportunity to study abroad.

You’ll be taught by a team who are engaged in world-class research, or who have substantial experience working within the criminal justice sector. Guest speakers, such as police officers, criminal justice staff and drug outreach workers, will visit the University to share their experiences, and you’ll also have the chance to take part in debates including, for example, why people commit crime.

One of our tutors will act as your Personal Academic Tutor, too, ensuring you are getting the most from your studies and are fully prepared for your future career.

Professional Bodies
At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree†, allowing you to gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.

†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Not quite ready to start Criminology BSc(Hons)?
Successful completion of one of our Foundation Pathways will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study Criminology.

Year 1 modules include:
• Exploring the Social Sciences
• Human Rights in a Social Policy
• Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Myths and Realities of Crime.

To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.

All our courses give you an overview of:
• contact time with your tutor
• time spent on independent study
• how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.